Automotive Industry News & Information - Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL to help keep you reliably on the road.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we understand that no matter how well something is maintained, everything breaks eventually. Fortunately, our team of expert mechanics can repair just about anything, saving your business a lot of money in the process.

Turbocharger for Nissan Juke 1.6L Engine

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions as we are always looking for ways to provide our drivers with only the highest quality of service and products. JASPER recently announced the availability of a turbocharger for the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke that is equipped with a 1.6L engine.

Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL.

Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL we want to prepare you for what you should do next.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, here’s what you need to know.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL is here to help.